The Keystone Pipeline Project has been a hotly debated topic in Washington and around the country. While the political and environmental aspects have been well covered, the use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology has been minimally discussed. The fact that GIS technology is used to build the 2,000-plus mile, $12 billion pipeline shows there is a great demand for college graduates with GIS degrees and that the oil business needs a lot more GIS professionals. GIS an essential tool for managing a project of this scale and magnitude and will have a big impact on the Keystone GIS Project. Read More
